Kenneth L. Meyer, Mayor of Decatur

The mayor is responsible for the overall operation of the city government. The mayor serves for a term of four years, and the office is not subject to term limits. A person is eligible to serve as mayor if he or she has resided in the city for one year prior to the election (IC 3-1-8-26). If the mayor ceases to be a resident of the city, he or she forfeits the Office of Mayor (IC 36-4-5-2).

Mayor's Powers & Duties

Enforcing the Ordinances of the City and the Statutes of the State.

Providing any information regarding city affairs that the Common Council requests.

Calling special meetings of the Common Council when necessary.

Ensuring efficient government of the City.

Filling vacancies in city offices when required.

Signing all bonds, deeds, and contracts of the City, and all licenses issued by the City.

Approving or vetoing ordinances, orders, and resolutions of the legislative body (veto power is
subject to council override and may be exercised on a line-item basis on
appropriations measures (IC 36-4-6-16).

Appoint the Heads of Executive Departments, Employees of the Departments, and many, if not
most, Board and Commission Members (IC 36-4-5-4; 36-4-9-2 and 36-4-11-2).

Suspend or remove officers and employees appointed by the mayor (IC 36-4-11-2).

Fix the salaries of all appointed officials and employees (except police, firefighters, and
appointees of the clerk or clerk-treasurer) subject to reduction by the
Common Council (IC 36-4-5- through 7).

In Third Class Cities, serve as Presiding Officer of the Council, and vote only in order to
break a tie (IC 36-4-6-8).

Solemnize marriages.

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